Mackerel with curry spices

Mackerel’s firm, oily flesh is perfect for this tasty spice mix, from Nick Nairn

Fruit & spice soda bread

A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast – this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats

Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it’s just flaked over the top)

Five-spice beef & sugar snap noodles

Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead

Sherried squash soup

A good soup soon becomes a fail safe recipe for any occasion. You can always miss out the sherry if making for children

Leek, bacon & potato soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

Spiced carrot & lentil soup

A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour or can be made in a slow cooker

Tomato soup

To make the tastiest tomato soup you’ll ever experience wait until the tomatoes are at their most ripe and juicy, around September

Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Thai chicken and sweet potato soup

A smooth and and spicy chicken soup with a vibrant colour that's packed full of Asian aromatics